The New York Herald Newspaper, October 12, 1848, Page 2

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BROADWAY CIRCUS, near Spring st.—EqumerRianzsm, Se, MECHANIC#' HALL, Broadway, near Broome.—CaRistv's Minera nis—Emnnoriax BiNGiNG, ko, SOCIETY LIBRARY—Caspueii's Mineraats, #INEBVA ROOMS—Tavzo; Campazers, MELODEON—Vinermis SeRENADERS. NEW ROOM, 322 Broadway—PxrosornicaL ENTeRTarm- mexxrr. —Germania Musto Socrery’s Graxp reday, October 12, 1848. New York, Th ual Circulation of the Herald. ©cvr ll, Wednesday... oes 21,072 copicn, ion vs the Morning n of the Heralt com day ae 15. mimites pas Jock, and finished at st G o'clock; the fret Afternoon Bdition com. nd finished st 20 minntes past 1 o'slock; os past 8 o'clock, and finished at 25 minutes werced st]. the weond at 5 minut Before 4 o'clock, The Elections. Gur readers are referred to the returns from Penrsylvania, Ohio, Florida, &ec., &c., in another column of this day’s Herald. They are very favorable .o the whig: Mr. Webster's Speech—Duty of this Gov- ernment tn regard to the Future. Mr. Webster has lately delivered another speech or manifesto, at Plymouth, which may be rogard- ed as one of a series of bulletins of the state of his political sentrments, which he 1s prevailed upon to issue, from time to time, by the whig poli, ticians. We are glad to notice an evident im- provement in the tone of his feelings. His first bulletin was advertised for Baltimore; but at that time he could see no sort of merit in Gen. Taylor, and he was sulky, solemn, and silent. His next manifesto was at Marshfield. At this time he was still querulous and hypochondnacal—did nor like the nomination——could not regard Taylor as a stateseman—but still coldly advised If support, a> the only course possible under the cireumstances; Tae last bulletin was issued a few days since, at Pvmeuth: and it eflords us pleasure to say, tha it indicates quite a repid recovery of the distin- guised patient, from the vapours which have hitherto oppressed him. Ie declares that, after all, it is much better that General Taylor should not be a statesman. We have no doubt atall, thar should General Taylor be elected, (as is probable, udging from the returns from Pennsylvamia and Ohio.) Mr. Webster willbe enabled to discover in him, by aid of the halo of suecess which shal! then encircle him, ene of the profoundest states- men of the age. Such a rresult it 1s quite reason- able to expect, from the rapid improvement that has already taken place in Mr. Webster’s dis- cerning faculnes. But Mr. Webster goes on to mark out a path for General Taylor. He summons back from their quiet graves, all the old dead and gone issues of 1840 and 1844, bank, tariff, distribution, internal improvements, \c., and insists that they be gal von ved,to play their part in the mummery of party politics for the next four years. We trust that all those issues will be suffered to sleep in peace tor , or until the country again attains such state of mdolent lassitude that it nay be neces- sary forthe politicians, for absolute pastime, to awoke the echoes of those “cries” been asleep for the last two years. For the present, let them rest. other duties to perform. She may soon have wterner duties to perform. The French revolution has changec the order of things in christendom- Before twelve months, the destinies of Europe will fashion themselves into a shape more momentous for this country thun any which it has ever seen, excejtiog the war of the revolution and that of 1812. A great battle 1s now to be waged between the two antagonistic principles—monarchy and republi- canism. Of the latter, France, from her position, her importanoe in the rank of nations, and from the ardent predilections of her people, may be con- sidered the champion; of the former, Uogland.— These two powers, hereditary foes as thty are, cannot refrain from the conflict—caunot avoid leading the vans of the hostile armies. Already ‘the smaller nations—the skirmishers of the two hosts—are engaged. Soon inust grapple in a fierte and terrible struggle. The policy of tas government, in this state of things, must be broader, more fearless, and more determined than it has ever been. However we may be obliged to refrain from engaging in this conflict, from the principle that has hitherto ob- tuined among nations, we need make no secret-of our honest and earnest desire for the success of republicamsm, We are now in a position to avow it, without mincing the matter, at the same time that we shall hold ourselves bound to decline ull interference But wheteve The country has set 0 n may administer this government for the next four years, will have a duty to perform to the country. The question which jrovoked the war with England—her right to impress our seamen on the high seas, if regarded by her captains as subjects of the Bri- tish crown--has never been definitively set- tled Negotiations should at once be opened, and the question propounded the British minister, whether that government is dis- posed to view the question as we view it. If such is the disposition, then let suilicient guaran- ties be given that no outrage shall be perpetrated on the rights of our seamen, stich as brought the to two countries into collision Ip, 1812. If Great Britain resolve to maintain the Tapcied right she attempted then to exercise, the dutyef this govern, ment is perfectly clear. Our navy should at once be increased, and put in the greatest possible state of efficiency. Developements with regard to the power of the navy in maritime engagements, are already being made, which promise the most satis- factory results, and such as, when employed, will mive the service an advantage 1n its naval opera- gone not attained by any other service in the world Phas, and no peddling policy about tarifis or banks, will be the duty of the whig party, if the popularity of General ‘Taylor should carry them mito power hextMareh jsut should they neglect this duty, manifestly required by the position of he country, they need not cxpect to retain power which they never could have acquired by theirowa cfforts, or their ewn dese rte. which have’ the main columns | Srare or Mexico—Santa Anna.—Notwil standing that the war with Mexico has been hap- pily brought to a conclusion, and we are in a fair way of paying off what we owe her as indemnity for the territories of New Mexico and California, whieh she ceded to us, we cannot help feeling an interest in that country. We feel it mmeunibent upon us te look after her, and make a note, from time to tume, of the manner in which she 1s get- upg on. At the last accounts, the government of Herrera was, apparently, stable, and equal to any emergency that might arise. It has recently succeeded 1n re- pressing a revolution, under the auspices of Pare- des,and the notorious Father Jarauta, which, atone time, wore a very threatening aspect; and, with the exception of an insurrection at Tobasco, which, we apprehend, will be promptly put down, everything is quiet there, and to all appearance, 1s likely to remain so, Yet, we fear that this state of quietude is only the calm which precedesa storm. ‘That couatry, naturally as rich as any on the face of the globe, is essentially the poorest. The fifteen millions of dollars, which the United States have agreed to pay as indemnity for our new acquisi- tions, will, we fear, be the means of promoting and perpetuating imsurrection and revolution there among her avaricious military aspirants, until the whole of it shall have been received and expended. Thus far, it has tended to secure Herrera in pos- session of the res of power; but, when we con- sider the character of the military chieftains and petty despots with which Mexico has been alilicted so long, we cannot but expect that attempts will be made to upset him, with the view of getting a portion of the epoils. This, it was, that animated Paredes im his late unsuccessful revolution, and not patriotism, ora desire to reform the ad- ministranon of public aflairs. He, however, failed; but we believe that a stronger, more influ- ential, and much more to be feared mun, is now attempting, or is about to attempt, a similar pro- ject. We allude to Gen. Santa Anna, who, not- withstanding all his reverses in the late war, in both the campaign under Gen. Taylor and that under Gen. Scott, and his two banishments from his country, still possesses a powerful party there; and exercises, through his agents, principally the clergy, a power over the masses of his country- men of no litle extent. We see that he is pre- paring to return from the West Indies; and we very much fear, that his object is to re-possess himse)f of power, by means of another revolution. lf any such attempt be made by him, it would be the wisest policy of Herrera to exercise all his pow- er, and erush him if possible; and if he is not able to do so, at all events to make the attempt. Itis evident from Santa Anna's past history, that his whole career has been a game of selfishness; and if Heirera fail in suppressing any insurrection that his rival may attempt, he will be no worse off than he will be if he permits Santa Anna to pur- sue, unobstructedly, the designs which we are cer- tain he in view by returning to Mexico. Ina short time we shall probably be receiving 1ate- resting news from that quarter. No matter what chanzes, or revolutions may teke place in Mexico, we think itimprobable that the people of that country, or its military leaders, or chiefs, will desire to see it and the United States again in hostility; at least until after the whole of the fifteen millions shall have been dis- posed of. When that shall have come to pass, it we think it notuolikely, especially it Herrera be overchrewn by Santa Anna,that we shall be forced into another brush with them, for the purpose of their getung, perhaps, another subsidy of fifteen milhons in heu of another stnp of territory. Tue Evecrions anp THE Party Press.—As the | me for holding the elections approaches, both parties are endeavoring to agitate themselves and the country into something like a ferment. The meetings are growing fast and furious, and the press is flooded with the frothiest of speeches, the combined result of office-secking enthusiasm and drink. In all this excitement, however, there 1s evident one remarkable truth, that the mass of the people are not leavened with this political yeast. They will not nse. “It you do not vote for free soil,” says one, “you and your children may one day be slaves.” “If you do not support Cass,” says another, “he country is lost.” “A fig for the integrity of the Union,” says a third, ‘af General Taylor be not the next President.” And yet the people are unmoved. The truth, 1s, they have heard this cry too often to mind it; and they are impressed with a very wholesome conviction, that whoever is elected, the Union, and the country, and our institutions, are entirely safe. The extraordinary attempts at humbug made by the politicians, are too superficial to escape detec” tion by the more intelligent portion of the com munity, and they consequently resort to the small villages to make speeches, and to divert the minds of the people into one cr the other channel. In these villeges they get up meetings, spout from the stump, drink brandy and water, get into rows, and abuse their opponents immeasurably. ‘The conduct of the party press, of all grades and | conditions, is of the most reckless and shameless | character. We need but instance the course of the organs of both parties at the seat of govern- ment. One of them, the Union, the mouth-piece of Mr. Polk, (but reflecting the sentiments ot no member of the cabinet except Cave Johnson,) and by reason of its position regarded, however erro- neously, as the leader of the democratic press of the gountry, gives daily exhibitions of the grossest, vilest, and most wanton scurrility. Wishing to | imitate the example of his immediate predecessor, Francis P. Blair, whose coarseness was always relieved by force and spiciness, the editor of the Union, laboring under the delusion that severity consists in coarseness, pours out, every day, whole columns of pointless abuse on his polisical oppo- nents, regardless of the character of the President’ and of the party which he thus brings into con- tempt. ‘The Intelligencer, on the other hand, ap- pears to be wholly devoid of energy, and seldom gives signs of vitality, execpt when it puts its head out of its shell to snap at any body who dares to question the perfection of the institutions of Great Britain, which the editor still seems to regard as the grandest system of government ever invented. ‘The one paper is an example of active, unuring scurrility—the other of melancholy imbecility. Fortunately, neither is known abroad, and, there fore, the country escapes muel opprobrium that would otherwise, however undeservedly, fall upon it. The candidates of both parties are to be pitied, for the misfortune of the support and advocacy of such papers. They should, however, be held blameless. It is not to be supposed that the extra- vawance of the one, or.the senility of the other, has the countenance or sympathy of either candidate: Neither is it to be believed that euch journals re- flect the tone of the people. The great mass ofthe ntelligent people of the Unton hold both, and all journals of « like character, in unmeasured con- tempt Formesx News.—-The Britannia the next steamer due. She comes to this port, and will be due on Saturday is Tuy Steamer Amenica sailed at 12. o'clock yesterday, with eighty passengers, tor Liverpool. Tue Late H. M. Prevost, 1sq.—We recerved, with much regret, the announcement of the death of Henry M. Prevost, lisq., of Washington ; the gentleman who furnished the telegraphic reports of the United States Senate, during the last s« Mr Prevost was a man of fine literary at- tainmente, most amiable manners, and unswervi integrity. He was greatly esteemed by all his associates of the press sand bis death, in the prime of jife, and with bright prospects of extensive use- fulness, is sincerely lamented by alorge circle of friends sion Tar Aprroacme OrrRa Season.—We under- ttand that several agents are here, preparing to obtain subscriptions, and col'ect the money for them, in anticipation of the opera season, which is about to commence in a few weeks at the Astor Opera House, under the management of Mr. Fry, now in Philadelphia. The reminiscences of the last season are not well calculated to induce any more subscriptions from among the late subscri- bers to the Opera. During the last winter, they madeupa sum of €24,000, and when about two- thirds of the number of exhibitions subscribed for had been given, the Opera broke up, and the subscribers were cheated out of about $900 of money advanced. With these recollections before us, we think it will be difficult for any manager, untried, and new in his position as Mr. Fry 1s, to succeed in obtaining another subscription for the season, and in ge.ting the money to be paid in ad™ vance. The gross swindling and outrageous dis- honesty of the former management, weigh too much upon the public mind to admit the hope that any subscription, in any quarter, would suc, ceed. ‘Ihough there may be a strong dispositicn in a certain portion of the fashionable world to sub- scribe and sustain the stalian Opera, yet it is very doubtful whether the exclusive society in New York is generous or numerous enough to do such a thing alone. They, asaclass, are certainly not disposed to throw away their money for nothing, as was done last year. Nor, in the history of Mr. Fry’s management, so far, 18 there any strong ground on which to base the hope that his management will be more successful than any for- mer management of the Italian Opera in New York, We remember the history of every Italan troupe in New York during the list quarter of a century: ‘That of Garcia was the first, and decidedly the best, in point of talent, which ever appeared in this region, Yet that superior company was not suc- cessful, m its day, to any great or considerable extent. The Montresor troupe followed, after an interval of a few years,and began with great éclat; the fashionable world of that day made great eflorts and promites ; but it failed, and broke down after ashorttnal. The recent attempts, so far as re- lates to their success, have been melancholy in the extreme. Some trace their failure to one cause» some to another; but the troupe last year broke down tor want ot economy, for want of manage- anent, for want of tact, and for want of every thing like a knowledge of life in this country. One of the principal errors fallen into by San- quirico has been re-enacted by Mr. Fry this sea- son. He hes engaged all the musical talent he could lay his hands on, and far beyond his wants. He has already broken his engagement with one of his artists, Madame Pico; anda law-suit, we believe, is already hanging over his head, for his violation of a written agreement in her case.— Terrible quarrels have already broken out between several of his artists and himself, and no man can tel! how long the company may keep together, under its present management. Tuking all things into consideration, we éer- tainly would advise the public to make no annual subscription to the Opera, but, when they want to visit it, to go and buy tickets, and take the worth of their money, night by night, as they want. Anrstocracy iN TnEatnicaL Lire —It might be imagined that liberty and equality prevailed upon the stage, and among the persons composing the theatrical profession, for they are all mimics at so much ahead. But it would be a mistake to think that equality and fraternity existed 1n theatres at all. During the late engagement of Mr. Forr>st, at the Broadway, he carried off about two-thirds of the spoils. His share ot the receipts amounting to almost nine thousand dollars, while the smallest emouut was left to all the cther adjuncts of the age, from the manager down to the lamp-lighter, hus, Mr. Forrest got the lion’s share. He builds his splendid castle on the Hudson, and lives like a prince, While hundreds of the persons 1n the other departments of the drama, without whose aid he could not do any thing at all, have a bare pittance, | and many of them are abeolutely starving. The same rematks apply to the position and ca- reer of Mr. Macready, who is now engaged at the Astor Place Theatre. He has been secured to that house by the payment of at least half the receipts, if not more. Many of those persons who play the iaferior characters, and who contribute to fill up the mimic scene in which Mr. Macready is the important figure, perform their parts with as much accuracy and intelligence as he himself does. Yet \ they are put off with a few dollars a week as quite abundant for those who occupy the inferior parts of the scene. Now these general facts are curious instances of the difficulty to introduce liberty, equality, aed fraternity into any department of practical life or business. Forrest and Macready on the stage cceupy the position of great feudal chieftains, haughty, saucy, proud, impudent, severe to the world around them, but generous, polite, well- | bred, attentive, benignant, kind, pious, to the little cirele in which they move. The feudal system is certainly strong among our theatrical circles ; we have dispensed with it in social life; even in Europe it has been partially got rid of; but perhaps itexists to a much greater extent in theatrical, musical, and social life in this country than in any other. What a strange contradiction human na- ture preents in the diflerent stages of society and ages of the world! jamni.i N@1n New Yorx.—We hear from va- rious quarters that the increase of gambling in this metropolis, has been very remarkable during the Jast two or three years. Houses of this descripuon multiply in all the fashionable streets and quarters ot the city. Even in Broadway, they have increas- ed much during the last two or three years on every side of that magnificent avenue, down town, and uptown. Thesehouses are fitted up luxuri- ously, and are calculated by all sorts of tempta- tions to lead away the sons of wealthy persons, and make them, as too many turn out to be, misera* ble, reckless, worthless scampe, which so maay ofthem become. ‘The persons to whose efforts this increase of gamb ling and of gambling houses isdue, are generally accomplished people, from different parts of the country, who may have been ruined by an early initiation into similar habits, or who possess 4 natural aptitude for such pursuits and such practices. 1s there nothing that can be done in the way of diminishing this terrible social vice, which ruins so many young men of fortune in New York? But the gambling to which we allude, 1s not all. There exists as much gambling in Wall street; a species of legalized and .tolerated gambling in stocks, as well as by carde and dice, Wall street gambling inveigles old merchants, hoary-headed dealers, members of congregations, and elders of churches. Fashionable gambling is carned on with cards and dice in the upper part of the city, or in the cross streets, and allures the young, gid- dy, and thoughtless, who may have had a litle money left them by pious parents and niggardly uncles ; but we are not sure that Wall street gam- bling does not contribute to ruin, and destroy as much happiness, a8 faro banks and fashionable playing. Fine in Howse —The extensive paper hanging manulactory of William Ii. Steele, of this city, was destroyed by fire on Thursday evening last, to- gether with ail the fixtures. His entire couection of patterns, and @ large quantity of stock in progress of completion, were totally destroyed. So rapid was the progress of the flames, 1¢ was tound impossible to get anything out Of the building. The lusse is + ver $4,000, ) insurance. It is not Known how the fire origi« nated,-Hudson Chronicle, Oct. 10 We are gratified to d the river to rise Trave or Aveusra, Gro. Powlve (bat Ube inte reine hove ietween four and five feet, aud navigation is now per- jwetiy cary fur boats of the heaviest draught, The arrieul of thiee steamers yesterday will give the wharves an sr Of business when has not been wituessed for rune two or Ubree weeks, We indulge the hope that gavion will pot be egeim seterrupted thie vgvate Ehren, Mensinel, Theatrical and Mu Pank Turatne.—The performances at the Park, last evening. were for the benefit of Madame Adele Mon- plaisir, when the ballet of “Esmeralda” was repeated for d was received with the ugua; demonstrations of applause, The fair beneficiary ap- peared to be inspired with unusual powers, and before «pect the lest bous the reason, she performed the part allotted to her with the agility of superior ¢: ceLence im her profession, Mudame Bishop, on this cocasion, dirtinguirhed berreif by @ most excellent pertorman ce of ber » Murseiliaine,”? io the admira- bie reenefrom the French revolution, entitied » the Barricades"? She was encored, aad as usual received with ail the usual mark» of approbation, The uniform of ap Cflicer of the Nationai Guard, in which Madame B. ajpeair, und the barricade scene, which is inteo- diced iy acupital conception. and i duly rewarded. The petite comedy of “the Follies of a Night” was again performed lust evening. and met with the success which it deserved, It is certatuly m pleoe deserving of success, and We doubt not that every one who wit- Derees it, Will Seek asecond interview With the talent. ed performers who appear in this camedy The Park is certainly axsuming @ proud position, dod will un- doubtedly maintain its old and legitimate position. Bowrsy Tuearar.— We were glad to see a weil filled houre last evening, as it was for the benefit of Mr. Wal- dron, the treasurer, who is » most popular and gentle- manly per: and whose official duties are both ardu- ous and responsible, The grand equestrian drama of “ Rookwood” was performed, and never did it go off better, Browne and bis beautiful animal, Gazelle, were in fine trim, and went through their parts admirably, JM. Scott, asthe Old Sexton, is very excellent, and in teveral scenes bis acting was truly great; where, for ipstance, amia the ambitious scheme she is forming, Tegarding the coveted estate, the ever-recurring thought, tbat he is‘ an old man, an old man,” was beauutully done by him. Miss Taylor looks well as the Gipey girl, and J. H. Hall, the wronged heir, acted with bin uew crimination, The arrangement of th ery im this piece is very effective, and never basa more beautiful scene been presented than the oae which clores the second act of the piece, where Turpin escapes Up the mountains, and is ren riding at full gallop amidst the rucky eminences Mr, Dunn per- formed the part of the credujous Yom King, Tarpin’s friend and companion, aud, in the couree cf the piece, sung the song of “ Let the toast be dear woman,” with mucheffect, Winane, in the comic part, was, as usual, the most comical fellow imagiuable ‘Che danciag of Sigvora Ciocca and Signor Neri, and the farce of the ‘Two B’Hoyr,”’ concluded the evening's performances, and the auaience separated, well pleased with their amusement. ‘To-nignt Rookwood” will be played again,and the successful ballet of the “ Abdaction of Nina,” in which Ciocca and Neri, and G W. Smith dance, will alro be played. A lively farce will con- clude, Broapway Tueatre—Finst Nicht ov te Orera. 3) ‘The brilliant reception which greeted the appearance of the Seguin troupe, last night, exhibited conclusive evidence that the strong current of popularity which has uninterruptedly flowed in their favor, from the earlier moments of their professional appearance amongst us, still retains its course, unchanged; and, from the magnificent appearance of the house last night, unchangeable in its direction, The popular opera of the * Bobemian Girl” was selected tor the oc- cation, in which they were ably assisted by Mrs, Phil lips aud Isherwood, and Messrs W. H. Reeves, Leach, and Holman. Of the music of the opera, the public bave hed full experience in the mauy charms with which it abounds; but the execution, reaching us aa it Gid last night, with # full and effective orcvestra, and ‘the words, rendered in our own verpacular reemed to add a cbarm to the whols of the unsurpastable attrac: uuon. Mr. Reeves, a8 a singer and dramatic artist, was the tenor on this occasion, and upon every oppor- tunity displayed the admirable quality of his voice, ang highly custivated style ; his ‘ne organ, whose na- lural range is peculiarly extensive and true in tone, aud the commandthe judiciously maintains over it,en- ables bim to convey the sentiments of the composer with decided effect. We consider Mr. Reeves @ most scientite interpreter of the lyrical drama, Of the Se- guins, we bave notbing to add to their generally ac- koowiedged excelloncie They were both greeted with the warm plaudits of a crowded house and revived the fuvorabie impression of their earliest earance, The otber vocalists engaged on this occasion added to the general efficiency of the company, and the whole is composed of such & cast of performers as must com- maud the most brilliant succers. ‘The same opera will be performed this evening, when, we are assured, a0 equally brilliant audience will compensate the proprie- tor for his determination to merit, if not command, success. Naiionat Turatke.—The house was crowded 1a: evening with @ most respectable audience, and the va- rious performances gave the greatest satisfaction, “Crossing the Line’? was the first piece, and Mr. Cart- litch as Wouverman Von Broom, was highly successful; indeed, this gentleman's engagement, thus far, has been most tatisfactory in its results, and we trust we shall tee much of him atthe National. The new burlesque of Mr. McGreedy,” fo.iowed. ‘Though this piece is a little too sharp in its satire, it is undoubtedly one of ‘the best buriesques ever got up. Chanfrau’s imitations in Hamlet, Captain Cuttle, Jese Rural, &c., are aston- ishingly correct. Thescens from Hamlet, or rather » the burlesque on it, is one of the most admirable imi- tations we have ever seen, and as for Captain Cuttie, itseemsasif the true and veritable Captain Ed’ard bad taken a waik to Chatham Square, and was on the Natio 6. The offering of the “security” to the tragecian, is admirably done, and ro are the rest of the imitations. We must say that Mr. Burke has shown bimeelf a most ready and witty writer, and we trust tat, having thus favorably cummenced, he will furnish something more tothe National in the way of bur- leeque.@ Tbe tamous “Mysterivs and Miseries” conclu- ded theevening’s performances. This piece must be withdrawn after this week, therefore let no one who has not reen it, omit doing so immediately. To-night, the raine bill will be repeated. Bunroy’s Tueatax —In our previous notices of the piece entitled “ New York in Slices,” which has re. cently been produced at this much favored establish ment, we spoke from what we ‘saw, not having wit- neesed the whole of it, Last evening, however, we sat it out; and whilst we admire the faithfulness with which life in New York is represented, and the excel- lence with which the several characters are delineate we cannot belp condemning, most strenously, the a thor for introducing into his piece, as a representative of the press of New York, alow intriguing scoundrel, Whore sole aim appears to be to levy contributions, We certainly have yet tolearn that any respectable reprerentative of the press, proper, would ongage in such dirty business as extorting money in his profes- sional capacity; and we must ray that, had we seen thir picee in all its parts on its first representation, we shou!d have condemned it in toto, for that alone, if the author does not know the press of New York suffi- ciently to treat it with becoming respect, he masc be made acquainted with it, Ie, bowever, shows his ignorance in this respect; and when he noxt at- tempts the production of “ an original drama,” he had better be certain that he treads on a eure foundation. It isa mystery to us that Mr. Burton, who so well knows the reputation of the principal papere of this city, would tolerate such a character as the one which we have ulludedto. As far as we are enabled to judge, we should pronounce the character referred to & libel on the press of New York, and as soon as the manager becomes entisfied of the fact, he will either alter it, or ubolieh it entirely, Ninto’s Aston Prace Tueatny.—Shakspeare's tra- gedy of “King Lear” isa picture of human life, ha” man villany, royal suffering, and splendid misery, ap- pallingly faithfal and true; and Mr. Macready’s repre- tentation of ,King Lear is also so natural, true, end real, as to be almost painfully affecting and moving. Indeed, if we could find in our hearts to blame—where there is 60 much to praise anc admire—tho only blame we could find it just to bestow on this great produc- tion of Mr. Macready, would be, if anything, that the picture is too true to nature, its colors too vivid and striking, its shadows too deep and too sombre, We have seen many imitations of this great performer, tome of them magnificent, as copies, and almost fac similies of the original; but, after all, we have sven nothing like the original itself—such as we saw it last oye at Niblo’s. Time will not permit our bestowing &@ lengthy criticlem upon Mr. Macread’s King Lear, and as itis to be repeated, by desire, on Friday night, will it be necessary? ‘Those who have seen but copies, and have never scen a great specimen of great art and eki!l in the original, would do well to avail themselves of an opportunity, brief and irrevocable. Kent, Glos- ter, and Edgar, were admirably performed last night, by Meerrs. Ryder, Vandenhoff,and McDonald} Mrs, Chapman, as Goneril, and Miss Wemyes, as Cordelia, py ed well. Mrs, Maeder, as the fool, played well, too; er voice and singing were ravishingly sweet. It is very strange her name and part were not down in the Dis, nor that of the steward, which was extremely well performed by Mr. Kingsley. Shakspeare was followed, last night at Niblo’s, without being so disfigured and changed by officious sciesor-snuppere, as we have seen stat some theatres, This is a decided boon to the lite- Fary public, and toll persons of good taste and judg- ment, Broanway Crnevs.—We visited this neatly arranged and elegant cetablishinent Inet night, and were highly pleased with the great diversity of equestrian talent which has been carcfully selected by Messrs. Tryon & Thompron, the managers, The infantile horseman- ship by little Bill Williams was really astonishing. The tumbling, vaulting, leaping, \d other similar exerciser, were loudly applauded. Next followed very graceful act of horsemanship by Mrs. Aymar and Mr. shindle, ‘The Acrobats next appeare by their exhibition of strength and activity, were repeat. ediy cheered. Their athietic games are beautiful de- velopements ofthe mechanism of the human frame, and Girplay exceeding grace and clegance of person. Mr. SLindle, in the character of # sailor, acquitted himself well, and received justly merited applause. In fine, ail the subrequent performances were also well done, and the audience retired, no doubt, with « determination to frequently call atthe Broadway circus. We are in- formed that tLe great javenile rider, Hernandes, and Mr. the celebrated equestrian, are engaged, pear next week. We hear, also, that the beautifol dancing mare of Gen. Rufus Welch, and the fighting ponies, will also be added to the list of amuse. mente. Cunisty’s Misstaets.—Polities run high now a- daye,and much fs raid on all sides about the wrongs and rights of the negro race. One of their nomber, tng boots and shay- nm declores he re- ing, whiir | grete be i ties bi ow all these contending par- better go and bear Criaty's band before ma Sn minds ebowt the negiv; they wil (hen se race, or at Ira-tthese who personate them in this troupe, is to give the most delightful concerts to thou- and pocket innumerable dollars, To night they Most admirable programme. sTRELS.—The same success which most admirable singers, the last sixty nights, will, we predict, never desert them, as their concerts improve, if possible, every They are unquestionably # most admirably org bend, their singing is perfect their dancing most ele gant, their jokes are fresh from the miot, and no stale Witticirm ip perpetrated by them, ‘They are patron- ized by the élite of the city ; and as thisevening they pive an extra fine programme, we expect their room ‘will be filled »t ap early bour—therefore, those intend- ing to visit them. bad better goearly, Granmanta Musican Socinty ~ This fine band of inetromentalists gave their third concert at the Ta- Dernecle last evening. which was better attended than the two previous performances. ‘They introduced be- fore the public the most precious gems of Beethoven. Mozart, Donizetti. Spohr, Weber, Strauss, and other distinguished musical composers, and we think the di- lettonti of our city must patronize such an association, as it will, undoubtedly, increase the passion for music, which bas already ro many advocates in our circles, The grand merch, by Herr Lenschow, the leader of the com- pepy, which be has entitled “ Greeting to America,” was loudly applauded. and refleoted great credit upon the comporer. We remarked also the * Hop Waltz.” by Lanrer. which is a very five piece of music. As for the‘ Matrimonial Blersings” of Gung’l, and the © Rail- road Galop” they were received with great approba- tion by the asrembly But the finest piece of the con- cert was certainly the “Andantino and Rondo,” by de Beriot, executed by Herr shultz, which elicited raptu- rcus applaure, In short, the Germania performers have talent enough to enrure success, fon every one of them ia a master on his instrament, and their execu- tion of ensemble is indeed admirable. The band will ive, to-morrow evening. their fourth concert. We ope it will be well attended, MM. Miantixt axp Levasseun, are perfect masters of legerdemain, and not only that, but their scientific attainments cnable them to give their beautiful exhi Ditions of astronominal diagrams and diaphanous ta- Die aux, to great advantage. The experiments in clair- yoyance, with Mdme. Levasseur, are enough to con- vince the most stubborn upbeliever in that art. They exhibit every evening at the new room, Broadway. Mropron.—White’s band of Ethiopian singers, sre driving ® great business at this capital house ‘There are no less than eight members in this troupe, thus they are capable of going through their yarlous performances with much éclat. Sporting Intelligence. Trortina at Union Coursr, L I—A splendid trotting contest will take place to-morrow afternoon, at the Union Course, between the famous trotter from Chicago, Jack Rossiter, and the well known Lady Moscow, mile heats, best three in five, in harness. ‘These two celubrated nags have had several trials, both in Buffalo and in Albany, and s0 closely are they matched inp speed, that each has been winner 10 turn. To give the New Yorkers an opportunity of seeing them contend, the proprietorof the Union of- fers @ purse ot $200, for which they have entered; and as the track is how in superb order for quick work, ‘we may anticipate a tremendous race on Kriday after- noon. A match between Trustee and Virginia Maid eomes eff the same day. Garey Eacur ann Lapy Sutton, acais.—Weinder- stand thatthe owners of Lady Sutton, not satisfied with their defeat by the Bostonians, have made ano- ther match with the owners of Grey Eagle, which will take place on Tuesday of next week. Lovisvitte (Ky.) Races—Oaxtann Course.—The races over this course commence on Monday next, and itis said, promire a week's fine sport, There are now atthe course ten stables of horses, and more expected Monday's race commences with two sweepstakes, then follow purres for two, one, three, four, and three in five. mile heats; ali ot which are liberal, and will briag together our best horses at those distances. The tar- famed Red Eye, Emily Speed, and Denmark, will meet onthe four mie day; Doubloon, Bald Hornet, and others, 1 bree mile day; with a host ot others for the other purs Cricket, — The first game of a home and home match. between the New York Club, und the Eclipse Club. of Jamaica, L. 1, was played at Hoboken, on Monday, the 9th inst , ‘and was won by the New York Club. The following was the score, at sundown :— NEW YORK CLU FRCOND b. Bennet... FIRST INNIN! East, b. Bennet , Ranney, b. Beanet Sutton, ». Bernet , b, Bennet , ,b Adrian eatcrex, run out INNINGS 0 b. Adrian...... 1b, Beanet. 9 not out 4 step, hConover, 8 ¢.and b. Benuet , ut Aufus b. Lamberson 0b a ok Ebiott, b. bennet .. 12 not ont caps Godwin, not out 6 b, Bennet Bo . 6 oe 5 vr | 74 Five wickets dowa for,.... 08 ECLIPSE CLUB, FINST INNINGS, FIRST INNINGS, Conover. run ow sss 0 Tamberson, c. Abbot, b. Adrian, h. w. b. Greatorex. | i 1 Bennet b,Sutton : 0 Leach, b. Surton . 0 Carpenter, stpd. Ramsay, b. Fiedphibwen Bast s0. 6 Baltect sd Garvin, not out Mu Byes 1 Kerstin, b Sutton 5 Wile A Boxter, b. Sutton’... 1 oe Total ., The game being limited to a day's play, and not gopeluded at sundown, war determined by the first innings The return game of the match will be played on the 28d inst, at Jamaica, 1. I. Affairs in Cuba. Havana, Sept. 30, 1848. Itake advantage of the return of the steamer Falcon, to inform you of my arrival here on the 16th instant, after a pleasant passage ; but here we were kept seven days in quarantine, in consequence of our captain having forgotten to have his bill of health endorsed at Savannah; and thengh the steamer proceeded on her veyage to New Orleans, we had to remain five days in the dasarcttos othi Here there is nothing new ; every thing is as quietas usual. Nothing, of all that has been said in those papers about Cienfuegos or Trinidad, de« serves the mentioning. I regret much, that I can- not furnish to you all the addresses made to the queen by the Ayuntamrentos and other corpora- tons of the Isiaud, the men of property, planters, merchants, &c. [The wniter refers to the ad- dresses made to the ish government, by all the respectable classes in Cuba, assuring the go- vernment of their firm devouon to their queen and the institutions of their coantry.] _Jn this Island every one secks for the preserva: tion of the peace and tranquility which we enjoy, and those who seek to disturb them are only the outeasts of society; and Y di ivy these are looked on with ust by the sensible portion of the community. _ ‘Lhe new erop looks well. In the southern sec- tions of the Island, they have had pleatiful rams, Sou merica. ’ Gvayaquin, August 17, 1848. As to polities, [ would inform you that the mail which arrived from Quito this morning, brings the alarming news, that 400 of Flores’ partisans, have entered the republic, under the command of men in favor of Flores, and that they have taken possession of a town immediately on the frontier ot New Granada. We have great fears that this influx of troops will cause some disturbance in the country, as there is much discontent shown against President Rocca ; and, moreover, it is supposed that Flores himself 18 in the country. Account or Five Youna Men, wno Leer Tur Livenroor, or New Brprorp, on tun Western Coast or Pataconts.-While the Liverpool and Eleanor were lying in Port Ottoway, one of the Eleanor's crew, named William Bogardus, went on board the Liverpool, to “gam,” In weale jangu Accompanied by four of the Liverpool's crew, ¥ John Brady. of Kentville, New Yerk; Charles Ho land, of New Bedford ; Gilbert Smith, New Jersey ; Stephen Crary, Rome, New York; said Dogardas aped to the coast of Patagonia, While there, these unfortunate young men endured almost incredible hardships, «nifering from hunger and cold. At the end of eevon months exile, died Bogardus, of Coxsackie, on the Hudson river. He was buried in port Ottoway. At the end of another month Stephen Crary died ; his remains were sunk in the harbor, because his comrades were unable, through weakness, to bury him. When another month and a half had pased away, th harbor was visited by the Peruvian, of New [.oadon, Captain Brown. The survivors, Brady, Smith, and Howland, were kindly received on board the Peruvian, Before leaving the bay, Captain Brown erected a rail- ing around Bogardus's grave, nailing @ head board on a neighboring tree, in fall view of the harbor. Bogardus kept a full journal, which is now in the hands of Captain Brown Soon after leaving Port Ottoway, the Peruvian spoke the Eleanor, to which Charles Howiand was transferred, ‘The Peruvian next spose the Botton ship Samoset, to which Brady was transferred. Gilbert Smith still remains on board the Peruvian. We have gleaned the facts from the account given ey Brady, who came in the Samoret.—Jlonolulu (8.1) Friend, Meeting or tie Canapian Lreistatorn.—We obeerve, by a proclamation in Saturday's Canada Gazette, that the meeting of the Provincial Parliament is again prorogued, from the 12th instant to the 10th Foximo—the ‘cull, howover, is not for “ despatch of usiness.’ ‘The general impression continues, never- theless, that Parliament will meet beforo the let of December; and, considering the importance of legis- jative action being promptly taken upon various mat- ters now ruinously affecting our commercial and in- dustrial interests. any unnecessary postponement of their consideration, by the legislature, will manifest a degree of carelessness and incapacity on the part of the ministry, thateven their politien opponents will scarcely attribute to them.—Montreal Herald. Serious Rencovire.—A rumor has reached us that, on Saturday last, a rencontre came off in the office of the Sangamon Journal, between the editor of that paper and Major Harris, the De Geet from the Springfield diatri As we hear the story, Franois, with « printer's mallet, battered the forms of his assailants consider- sbly, The fracas grew out of a charge made by Dr. Henry against Major Harris, and which was probably reper through the colamns of the journal. si, Lewis New Bra, Oct. 4, TELEGKAPHN INTELLIGENCE. The Ohio Election, FURST DESPATCH. Buerato, Oct. 11—12 M- In Geauga, Ford, the whig eandidate, has 2,052: mejority; Lucas, 139; Miami, 750; and Pickaway,. 100. In Ross county the whigs have 37 majonty. Franklin county gives Weller 50 majority, and Columbiana 4¢0. In Loraine the free soil county ticket 18 elected. Erie county gives 1,230 whig majonty, SECOND DESPATCH. Ciscinxatt, Oct. U1, 1848, Cincinnati city (all but four wards) gives Ford,. (whig,) a majority of 1,8836—whig gain, 250. Six townships of Hamilton county, give Weller 511 mejority—whig guin, 98. There are e.ght re~ maining townships to hear from, Weller, (demo-- crat,) willhave probably 1,000 majority in the county, THIRD DESPATCH. Pirrspura, Oct. 11-54, A. M. Judging from the returns received, it is proba-- ble that Seabury Ford, the whig candidate for Governor, with a majority of the whig candidates for Congress and the Legislature, are elected. FOURTH DESPATCH. Cincunnatt, Oct. 1—7 P.M. Wayne county gives 1,100 for Weller, (loco;>- Scioto, 435 for Ford, (whig;) and Clark, 1,166" for do. FIFTH DESPATCH. CLevetanp, Oct. 11—Midnight. Ford’s majorities are—In Lake county, 897; Geauga, 1,108; Belmont, 453 ; Harrison, 316; Cin- cinnati, 809, and in Green, 900. Weller’s majority im Hamilton is 1,200, Campbell is elected in the Second Congres” ional District by 1,200. In Morgan, the democratic county ticket 18. elected. The Governor and Congress votes are doubtful. Coshocton gives Weller 550. MAJORITIES FOR GOVERNOR. Counties. Weller, Clay. Polk. Dem. Cuyahoga — 943 _ i - 1173 = - 785 - re 163 ia, — 197 _ = 286 as = m5 a - 7 ak 1,000 1,782 4380 37 Muskingum 1.300 as as Scioti..... 435 - = Jefferson se... 200 ES a Wayne... oat 1,006 Stark veeeeeee 62s. Sandusky. 00.00 — aur 3,955, 6626 Whig majority, October, 1848. . Clay's majority, November, 1844. Whig gain in 17 counties..... There are 62 counties to be heard from. Clay’s majority, in 1844, was 6,332, in the State. majority, for Governor, will probably exceed. 10,000. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FLECTED. 1st District, Hamiton County, David T. Disney, dem. 8 bd Montgomery, &e , R. C, Schenck, whig. Logan, &e., Moses B_ Corwin, whig. ‘Lucas, &c., Emory D. Potter, dem. No change thus t Maryland Electio: The Senatorial elections in one third of the counties of this State (all that vote this year) have resulted as follows : (Whigs in Italics } Anne Arundel County ard Hammoad. Charles Juin Mathews. Calvert & UN Daniel Kent, Caroline “J... Thomas Turner, Montgomery =... 1m L. Gaither. Prince George’s “ .....J D Bowling. Somerret “ «John H. Dane, No change, except in Prince George's. The last Senate stood 13 whigs to 8 democrats. The new one will stand 14 to 7. Election in Baltimore. Bartimore, Oct. 1—10 P. M. Stansbury, democrat, has been elected Mayor of Baltumore, by about 1,000 majority, over Griffin, whig. Thomas Swan was elected President of the Ohio Railroad, in the place of Lewis McLane, re” signed. Pennsylvania Election. FIRST DESPATCH. Puivapevrnia, Oct. Erie city and Mill Creek give Campbell, whig, 399 majority, which is 21 better than heretofore, with an increased vote. The vote tor Governor stands about the same. In Harrisburg borough, Longstreth has 11 majority. Shunk, in 1844, had 196. Harrisburg district gives Johnson 109. Inv 1844 Shunk had 43. In Dauphin county the whig majority 1s 1,100. In 1844 it was 884. In Lan- caster county, Johnston has 4,200. Berke county, Longstreth has 4,000. In SECOND DESPATCH, Purtavevrnia, Oct. 1, 1848. The city and county of Philadelphia, with the exception of Meyamensing and Richmond, gives Johnson, (whig) 5,447 majority. Swift, the whig candidate for mayor, has 8,440, and Badger, (loco). 5,079. Swifts majority, 3,361. Pumavrtrnsa, Oct. 11-10 A. M. Johnston (whig candidate for Governor) has a majority of 810 in Lebanon county; 400 in Beaver; and 975 in Dauphin. Longstreth has a majority of 191 in Carbon, and 50 in Cumberland. POURTH DESPATCH. Prrrssvura, Oct. 11, 1848. _The whigs claim Alleghany county, by 2,920 ma- jority. _The same party have probably carried the Le- gislature, and evected their candidate for Governor, Gohnston.) VIPTH DESPATCH. Priaperruta, Oct. Me In Philadelphia county, Johnston has majorities - as follows:—Kensington, 398; Vrankfort, 119; West Philadelphia, 67 ; Blockley, 35; Oxford, 21; Moreland, 28. Longstreth (democrat) has ma-- Jorities in Moyamensing, 102; Lower Dublin, 85 ; North Penn, 72; Penn District, 755. In Manayunk, Johnston has a majority of 121; in Bristol township, 20; and in Germantown, 195. SIXTH DESPATCH, Puapetrita, Oct. W—7 P.M. Henry Nes has been re-elected to Congress in the 16th district. His majority is 600. Schuylkill county gives 759, Adams 750, and Franklin 880 for the whigs. There are some other returns re- ported, but they only gv to indicate that Johnston, if not elected, runs very close. Westmoreland gives 2,300; Luzerne 800, and Wyoming 100 for Longstreth. Senator Cameron reports that York county gives. only 100 for Longstreth. Lehigh county is reported to have given 44% democratic; but this 1s considered doubutul. The whig Sheriff, and part of the regular ticket, is elected in York county. In Union county, Johnston has 1,200; Nery: Middleworth, tor Canal Commissioner, 1,300: and Joseph Casey, (whig,) for Congress, 1 290, In Northumberland, Longstreth and Wm. A. Petriken have 450; and in Lycoming, Longstreth , and Petriken have the same. ; Clinton county gives 150 for both, and Sullivan, 1s0 for both. Joseph Casey is elected to Congress, Columbia gives 1,100 for Longstreth, and Mey for White, for Congress, Chester, Butler is re-elected to Coury, Lavine inajonty in Let @ustrict (Phila. couaty,)y